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Apr 21, 1526
Battle of Panipat
Is a battle at Panipat Babur defeats the sultan of Delhi, launching the Mughal empire in India -
Jan 26, 1530
Babur Died
The first Mughal emperor, Babur, dies in India and is succeeded by his son, Humayun -
Jan 26, 1555
Humayun Returns
Civil war within India enables Humayun to win a battle at Sirhind and recover the Mughal throne -
Jan 26, 1556
Humayun Dies
Humayun dies and Akbar, the greatest of the Mughal emperors, inherits the throne at the age of thirteen -
Nov 5, 1556
Akbar Strong
The Mughal army defeats the Surs and solidifies Akbar's control. . Akbar is now in full control of the empire. -
Akbar Dies
Akbar dies and his son Jahangir succeeds to the Mughal throne -
Jahangir dies.
Jahangir dies on his way back from a visit to Kashmir and is succeeded by his third son, Shah Jahan. -
Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan begins construction on the Taj Mahal in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
